Half-Day Pisa Tour from Florence: Leaning Tower & Cathedral

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Guide in French08:00 and 14:15

Guide in English or Spanish08:00 and 14:15

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Guide in English or Spanish08:00 and 14:15

Guide in French08:00 and 14:15

Guide in 4 languages08:00 and 14:15

Guide in French08:00 and 14:15

Guide in PortugueseFrom 2 Nov · 08:00

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See the Leaning Tower and walk Pisa's marble square in a single afternoon from Florence

A half-day guided tour from Florence to Pisa includes a coach transfer through the Tuscan countryside, a walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli with a professional guide, and entry to Pisa Cathedral. You choose whether to add skip-the-line access to climb the Leaning Tower. The tour runs six hours total, with free time to explore the square and take photos after the guided portion ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Piazza dei Miracoli1h
2. Pisa Cathedral15m · entry included
3. Leaning Tower of Pisa20m · entry included

Half-day tour of Pisa from Florence

• Meet guide at Piazzale Montelungo
• Drive to Pisa through Tuscan countryside
• Arrive at Square of Miracles
• Explore monuments with expert guide
• Visit Baptistery and Monumental Cemetery exteriors
• Enter and tour Pisa Cathedral
• See frescoes and Romanesque architecture inside Cathedral
• View and learn about Leaning Tower
• Optional climb of Leaning Tower
• Free time for photos and souvenirs
• Return to Florence by bus

The Experience

You meet your guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, a five- to ten-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train station in Florence. The coach departs for Pisa, and the drive takes about an hour: your guide fills the journey with stories about what you're heading toward. Once you arrive at Piazza dei Miracoli, the square opens in front of you: white marble buildings, green lawns, and the monuments that made Pisa famous.

Your guide leads you through the square and into Pisa Cathedral, where you'll see the Romanesque interior, frescoes, and works by Nicola Pisano. The walking tour also covers the exteriors of the Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetery. After the guided portion, you have free time to wander, photograph, and explore on your own. If you've selected the Leaning Tower option, you'll use your skip-the-line ticket to climb to the top and take in the views of Pisa's rooftops and surrounding landscape.

The tour operates in English and Spanish year-round. French, Italian, and Portuguese are available on specific days and with minimum group sizes during high season (April through October). In low season (November through March), those languages need a minimum of four passengers. If you book in Chinese, Korean, or Japanese, a professional tour leader travels with your group to manage logistics and emergencies in English, while an audio app delivers the cultural commentary in your language. You'll need to dress appropriately for the Cathedral: knees and shoulders covered, no shorts or sleeveless tops. Children under eight cannot climb the Leaning Tower but can visit the square. The coach has free WiFi, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Round-trip coach transport from Florence with free WiFi on board.
• professional guide with headsets.
• entry to Pisa Cathedral.
• walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, the Baptistery exterior, and the Monumental Cemetery.
• free time to explore the square and take photos.
• skip-the-line Leaning Tower tickets if you select that option at checkout.

Days and timesDaily · 2 departure times, from 08:00 to 14:15

AgesAges 13+ · 8 to 12 years · 4 to 7 years · Under 4 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff weari…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Ciao Florence Tours Srl

Is this one for you?Book the classic guided tour if you want the full story of the Cathedral and square with a professional guide leading the way. Choose the semi-independent option if you prefer to explore Piazza dei Miracoli at your own pace after the coach arrives. You'll skip the guided walking tour but keep the Cathedral entry and free time. Add the Leaning Tower ticket if climbing to the top and seeing Pisa from above is on your list.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

8 to 12 years; 4 to 7 years; under 4, free.

What's included in the tour from Florence?

The half-day tour includes round-trip coach transport from Florence, a professional guide, entry to Pisa Cathedral, and a walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli. Free time in the square is built in. Skip-the-line access to climb the Leaning Tower is optional and added at checkout.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs six hours total, including the one-hour drive each way from Florence, the guided walking tour of the Cathedral and square, and free time to explore on your own.

Can I climb the Leaning Tower?

Climbing the Leaning Tower is optional. If you select that option at checkout, you'll receive a skip-the-line ticket and can climb to the top during your free time. Children under eight are not permitted to climb but can view the tower from the square.

Where do I meet the tour in Florence?

You meet at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, which is a five- to ten-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train station. The coach departs from there and returns you to the same location.

What should I wear to visit the Cathedral?

A dress code is required: knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Failure to comply may result in refused entry.